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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,706.26, 956,227.24 and 238,018.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,706.26, 956,227.24 and 238,018.33 is: 356,903.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,706.26 : 956,227.24 = 238,018.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,706.26/956,227.24 = 238,018.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,706.26x = 956,227.24 × 238,018.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,706.26x = 227,599,610,765.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,599,610,765.31/637,706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,903.52

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